🇬🇧🇨🇳 modify - 调整 : English Lesson

Meaning of "modify" ("调整"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To modify something means to change it a little bit so it works better, looks better, or fits what you need, without completely turning it into something else.

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The teacher modified our test by removing the hard questions and replacing them with even harder ones.

I modified my homework by erasing the wrong answers and replacing them with different wrong answers.

I modified my alarm time from 6:00 a.m. to 6:05 a.m., which obviously made me 100% less tired.

Dad modified the shopping list from “one donut” to “one dozen donuts,” and suddenly he became my hero.

Scientists often modify plants to grow better or bigger, but so far, nobody has managed to modify broccoli so kids actually want to eat it.

Cold child finds an old coat with a hole. She will modify the coat to warm her: modify the sleeve, modify the hood, modify the pocket to hold a warm hand, and modify the back for a soft fit. She sews, hums, and smiles when the coat looks new and hugs it happily.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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